DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Application Number DP
– DELEGATED Work Order
Resort Experience, Planning Department Received by Tel 604-935-8170 (direct) Fax 604-935-8188 Email: [email protected] (OFFICE USE ONLY)
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR (Check all that apply):
□ Protection of Wetland and Riparian Ecosystems □ Whistler Creek □ Protection of Other Ecosystems □ Community Commercial □ Aquifer Protection □ Multi-Family Residential □ Whistler Village □ Intensive Residential
Refer to the Official Community Plan Development Permit Area Guidelines applicable to your property: http://www.whistler.ca/sites/default/files/related/ocp_dp_area_guidelines_0.pdf
Subject Property Street Address:
Legal Description P.I.D. Lot D.L. Plan Block Zoning
Name of Registered Owner:
Mailing Address:
City: Province: Postal Code:
Phone: Cell: Email: Fax:
Billing Address (if different from registered owner’s mailing address):
City: Province: Postal Code:
Name of Applicant/Agent:
Mailing Address:
City: Province: Postal Code:
Phone: Cell: Email: Fax:
Present use of property:
Description of proposed development:
Application Fee: $300.00 Title Search: $21.00 (per P.I.D.) Y N Resort Municipality of Whistler Development Permit Application - Delegated 2
AUTHORIZATIONS
I authorize (PRINT NAME of registered owner) (PRINT NAME of agent/person authorized to sign the application) to act as agent and sign the application form to the Resort Municipality of Whistler on my/our behalf for the property known as
(Civic address of property)
Signature(s) of registered owner(s) Date
Signature(s) of Signing Officer(s) of Corporation Corporate Seal(s), if applicable Date
PROPERTY OWNER’S AGREEMENT As of the date of this application, I am the registered owner of the lands described in the application. I have examined the contents of the application, certify that the information submitted with it is correct insofar as I have knowledge of these facts, and concur with the submission of the application. I acknowledge that the lands described in the application may be subject to applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines including, but not limited to, the Resort Municipality of Whistler Zoning and Parking Bylaw 303, 1983 and the Local Government Act. I agree to comply with all provisions of the Resort Municipality of Whistler Zoning and Parking Bylaw 303, 1983 and any other applicable legislation, if this application is approved. I understand that approval does not constitute a building permit and that drawings submitted for a building permit must match the approved Development Permit drawings.
Signature of property owner Date
PAYMENT OF FEES Enclosed is the fee for this application. I agree to pay any further costs (e.g., processing fees for professional and clerical staff time, legal and/or consultant fees, advertising expenses and miscellaneous disbursements at cost), which may be determined as this application is reviewed. Prior to the issuance of a development permit for the above noted property, the Resort Municipality of Whistler requires a commitment that all further expenses incurred by the Resort Municipality of Whistler will be paid within 30 days of billing.
Your signature below will stand as your commitment to pay all applicable invoices.
Signature of owner or applicant Date
DECLARATION
I , solemnly declare that the statements made (PRINT NAME) by me upon this application are to the best of my belief and knowledge a true and complete representation of the purpose and intent of this application.
Signature of applicant or agent Date
Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Local Government Act for the purpose of processing this Development Permit application. This information is protected under the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the Director of Planning at 604-935-8170, Resort Municipality of Whistler, 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4.
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PROJECT DATA
Please fill in all areas applicable to your proposal:
Site Data Parcel Area: m2 Footprint (area) of all buildings on site: m2 Parcel Frontage: m Depth of lot(s): m Existing usable site area: m2 Proposed usable site area: m2 Existing landscaped area: m2 Proposed landscaped area: m2 Is the property located within Is there a tree preservation Y/N Y/N 30m of a watercourse? covenant on the property?
Building Data Existing site coverage: % Proposed site coverage: % Existing front setback: m Proposed front setback: m Existing rear setback: m Proposed rear setback: m Existing side setback (N/E/S/W): m Proposed side setback (N/E/S/W): m Existing side setback (N/E/S/W): m Proposed side setback (N/E/S/W): m No. of existing buildings: Date(s) of construction: No. of buildings to be demolished: No. of proposed buildings: Existing gross floor area by use Proposed gross floor area by use (list below): (list below): m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 Existing floor space ratio: Proposed floor space ratio: Existing site coverage Proposed site coverage % % (area of buildings/lot size): (area of buildings/lot size): Existing building height(s): m Proposed building height(s): m No. of storey(s) in existing building(s): No. of storey(s) in proposed building(s): No. of existing bed units: No. of proposed bed units:
Parking No. of existing parking stalls: No. of proposed parking stalls: No. of existing loading stalls: No of proposed loading stalls: No. of existing bus stalls: No. of proposed bus stalls: No. of existing accessible parking stalls: No. of proposed accessible parking stalls: Resort Municipality of Whistler Development Permit Application - Delegated 4
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
For all Development Permit applications submit the following:
□ Application fee of $300.00 □ Title Search (issued not more than 30 days from the date application is received) OR $21.00 Title Search Fee in lieu (per PID) □ Copies of any title restrictions e.g. restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way □ Strata authorization on form attached (as may be required) □ Information Sign posted on the property within 7 days of submitting application. Submit digital photo of sign. (See attached). □ Site Profile if your application involves soil excavation, unless the site has been used exclusively for residential use. Obtain form here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/remediation/forms/pdf/electronic_forms_v2/csr_site_profile.pdf □ Additional information specific to the type of development permit application, as requested below
For a Development Permit application for Whistler Village, Whistler Creek, Community Commercial, Multi-Family Residential and Intensive Residential submit the following:
□ Written project description and design narrative. □ Photographs showing the subject property and all adjacent development □ Shadow Analysis as may be required, for development in the Whistler Village Development Permit Area (refer to Appendix A of the Whistler Village Design Guidelines) □ View Analysis as may be required, for development in the Whistler Village Development Permit Area (refer to Appendix B of the Whistler Village Design Guidelines) □ Snow Management/Snow Shed Report (as may be required) □ Construction Management Plan for development in the Whistler Village Development Permit Area (refer to the Whistler Village Construction Management Strategy) □ Site Servicing Drawings if alterations to existing utilities or new utilities are proposed (see attached) □ Gross Floor Area Certification Letter if your application adds gross floor area (see attached) □ 3 hard copies plus a PDF of the following drawings as may be relevant to illustrate the proposal (additional hard copies may be required)
Site Survey (as may be required) □ Prepared by a B.C.L.S. or a certified member of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia who is registered in site improvement surveys (RSIS)
Context Plan □ Scale of 1:500 (minimum) □ North arrow □ Location of property including adjacent streets and zones
Site Plans (existing and proposed) □ Scale of 1:200 (minimum) □ North arrow □ Building program (type of development, number of residential units, site area, gross floor area by use, floor space ratio, site coverage, parking and housing required and provided) □ Dimensioned setbacks □ Size and location of all existing and proposed buildings/uses including accessory buildings and structures, garages, and fences □ Driveway location, size, surface material, grades and dimensioned parking spaces □ Drainage concept and snow storage areas □ Location of fire hydrants and service connections □ Garbage room location, dimensions, and details of adjacent sidewalks, streets, and curbs □ Footprints of adjacent buildings within 9 m of property lines □ Site services (sanitary and storm sewer lines, water lines, gas lines, telephone lines, cable, electricity) □ Proposed bicycle parking
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Architectural Plans (existing and proposed) □ Scale of 1:100 (minimum) □ Dimensioned floor plans of all structures including typical unit plans □ Elevations/sections showing proposed building height, exterior finishes and colours, signage and lighting □ Site section from front to rear property line (minimum scale of 1:200) including adjacent streets and lanes □ Roof plan showing snow dump areas, major roof structure and equipment and screening details □ Outline elevations and photos of buildings on adjacent sites within 9 m of property lines □ Building material and colour samples □ Specifications for proposed light fixtures
Landscape Plan □ Scale of 1:200 (minimum) □ Existing and finished grades □ Open space and recreational amenities □ Vegetation to be retained and method of protection during construction □ Planting plan □ Method of irrigation, if any □ Specifications for proposed light fixtures □ All hard surfaces □ Proposed boulevard landscaping and paving □ Proposed landscape features including (but not limited to) decks, pathways, patios, fencing, lighting and water features □ Retaining wall detail including top- and bottom- of wall elevations
For a Development Permit application for Aquifer Protection submit the following:
□ A declaration, signed by the owner of the lands, that the existing and proposed activities on the land do not involve the use, storage, processing, manufacturing or sale of chemicals, substances, or compounds, whether in solid, liquid or gaseous form, that could migrate into the ground and affect the groundwater aquifer. If the owner can provide the declaration, then there are no further information requirements and a development permit is not required. Otherwise, the applicant must provide the following:
□ A report by a Professional Engineer certifying and detailing the spill containment and aquifer protection methods to be incorporated such that the proposed activity or development may be accommodated on the land in accordance with the guidelines specified for the development permit area in the OCP and not result in contamination of any aquifer or groundwater.
For a Development Permit application for Protection of Wetland and Riparian Ecosystems and Protection of Other Ecosystems submit the following: 1 □ A Site Investigation Report prepared by a QEP containing the following information: i. A survey of the boundaries of the parcel of land, overlain on an orthophoto, that delineates the location on the land of all of the following ecosystems as such ecosystems are described in the Official Community Plan (OCP): wetland, riparian, forested floodplain, old growth and mature forest, early succession forest, high mountain and avalanche track, and in addition, delineate on the land any area that is within 30 metres of the high water mark of a stream and any area that is within 100 metres of a wetland with an area greater than 10 hectares whether or not the stream or wetland is located on the land. ii. If land is designated in the OCP as a development permit area for the protection of wetland and riparian ecosystems and the protection of other ecosystems, a single report must be provided addressing the requirements for both development permit areas. If the QEP certifies in the Site Investigation Report that there are no occurrences on the land of any of the ecosystems as described in the OCP, areas within 30 metres of the high water mark of a stream or areas within 100 metres of a wetland with an area greater than 10 hectares, then there are no further information requirements and a development permit is not required. Otherwise, the applicant must provide the following:
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□ An Assessment Report prepared by a QEP. This report must contain the following information: i. Location Map ii. Inventory Map (at appropriate scale) identifying and delineating the following:
□ Dimensioned parcel boundaries □ 1 metre contour intervals, or as appropriate for the size of development □ Existing rights-of-way, easements, conservation covenanted areas □ Existing buildings, structures, utilities, roads □ All streams □ The location on the land of all of the following ecosystems as such ecosystems are described in the OCP: wetland, riparian, forested floodplain, old growth and mature forest, early succession forest, high mountain and avalanche track, and in addition, any area that is within 30 metres of the high water mark of a stream and any area that is within 100 metres of a wetland with an area greater than 10 hectares whether or not the stream or wetland is located on the land. In the case of an application pertaining to a wetland or riparian ecosystem, the Assessment Report may be based on the assessment methods prescribed under the Riparian Areas Regulation, but must also address the impact of the proposed activity or development on wildlife other than fish. In the case of an application pertaining to the protection of other ecosystems, the Assessment Report must identify the location on the land any forested floodplain, old growth and mature forest, early succession forest, high mountain or avalanche track ecosystem, as such ecosystems are described in the OCP, and must address the anticipated impact of the proposed activity or development separately in relation to each identified ecosystem type. The Assessment Report must make recommendations as to how the proposed activity or development may be accommodated on the land in accordance with the guidelines specified for the development permit area in the OCP, and must, in the case of activities or development permitted by the zoning bylaw that cannot be accommodated without a permanent impact to a wetland or riparian ecosystem, identify on the land a location or locations for the provision of replacement and enhancement habitat at a ratio of 2:1 to habitat encroached upon as determined by the QEP, and provide plans and specifications for the work and a cost estimate to be used by the Resort Municipality in establishing conditions for the provision of development permit security.
□ The QEP who prepares the report(s) must certify that he or she is qualified to carry out the work, that the above listed reporting submittal requirements were followed, and that he or she is registered in good standing in British Columbia with an appropriate professional organization constituted under an Act, acting under that association’s code of ethics and subject to disciplinary action by that association.
Any Site Investigation Reports and Assessments may be used in support of a development permit application for up to 5 years from the date on which the report is certified by the QEP.
1 “Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)” means an applied scientist or technologist, acting alone or together with another qualified environmental professional to prepare a site investigation report or an assessment report if: i. the individual is registered and in good standing in British Columbia with a recognized professional organization, acting under that association’s code of ethics and subject to disciplinary action by that association; ii. the individual’s area of expertise is recognized in the environmental report’s term of reference as one that is acceptable for the purpose of providing all or part of a report in respect of the particular development proposal that is being assessed; and iii. the individual is acting within that individual’s area of expertise.
NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be accepted. More detailed information may be requested during review of the application. Presentation quality plans may be required for Advisory Design Panel review. PDF files not to exceed 500 KB (total).
STRATA COMMON PROPERTY REPRESENTATION OF AUTHORITY
PROPERTY CIVIC ADDRESS STRATA CORPORATION NO.
The undersigned, on behalf of Strata Corporation No.______(the “Strata Corporation”), in making application (the “Application”) for a Building Permit, Development Permit or Development Variance Permit (the “Permit”) to alter the Common Property of Strata Plan No.______, being a Strata Manager (holding a valid license) licensed by the Real Estate Services Act as defined by the Strata Property Act represents to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (the “RMOW”) that we are authorized to submit the Application and apply for and obtain the Permit on behalf of the Strata Corporation and that all appropriate resolutions of the Strata Corporation have been duly passed to authorize the proposed changes or alterations to the Common Property.
In the case where the Strata Corporation is not represented by a licensed Strata Manager the undersigned hereby represent to the RMOW that we are members of the Strata Council duly elected in accordance with the Strata Property Act, that we are legally authorized to submit the Application and obtain the Permit on behalf of the Strata Corporation and that all appropriate resolutions of the Strata Corporation have been duly passed to authorize the proposed changes or alterations to the Common Property and the making of this Application.
In making the above representation, the Strata Corporation acknowledges that the RMOW is relying on our representation in accepting the Application and issuing the Permit and the Strata Corporation releases the RMOW from any and all liabilities if the representation is untrue or inaccurate.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IF STRATA MANAGEMENT COMPANY IS PROVIDING REPRESENTATION OF AUTHORITY:
STRATA MANAGEMENT COMPANY NAME* (PLEASE PRINT)
STRATA MANAGER NAME* (PLEASE PRINT) STRATA MANAGER SIGNATURE
SIGNED THIS _____ DAY OF ______20_____
PLEASE COMPLETE THE TABLE ON PAGE OVER IF STRATA COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE PROVIDING REPRESENTATION OF AUTHORITY.
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IF STRATA COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE PROVIDING REPRESENTATION OF AUTHORITY:
COUNCIL MEMBER NAME* (PLEASE PRINT) COUNCIL MEMBER SIGNATURE
STRATA LOT NO: ______SIGNED THIS _____ DAY OF ______20_____
COUNCIL MEMBER NAME* (PLEASE PRINT) COUNCIL MEMBER SIGNATURE
STRATA LOT NO: ______SIGNED THIS _____ DAY OF ______20_____
The Strata Title Act requires that permission from a Strata Corporation be obtained whenever construction affects Common Property. Written approval from the Strata Corporation is required whenever the proposed work involves Common Property or Limited Common Property.
"common property" means
(a) that part of the land and buildings shown on a strata plan that is not part of a strata lot, and (b) pipes, wires, cables, chutes, ducts and other facilities for the passage or provision of water, sewage, drainage, gas, oil, electricity, telephone, radio, television, garbage, heating and cooling systems, or other similar services, if they are located (i) within a floor, wall or ceiling that forms a boundary (A) between a strata lot and another strata lot, (B) between a strata lot and the common property, or (C) between a strata lot or common property and another parcel of land, or (ii) wholly or partially within a strata lot, if they are capable of being and intended to be used in connection with the enjoyment of another strata lot or the common property;
"limited common property" means common property designated for the exclusive use of the owners of one or more strata lots;
INFORMATION SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Applications are subject to the Resort Municipality of Whistler Land Use Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 2019, 2012 information sign requirements.
1. An information sign is required to be posted for all rezoning, development permit and development variance permit applications.
2. The applicant must prepare and post an information sign on the land that is the subject of the application within 7 days of making the application and notify the municipal planner that the sign has been posted via an email containing a photo of the installed sign.
3. The information sign must conform generally to the specifications on page 2 of this handout and must state: a. The type of application and application number b. The applicant’s name c. The legal description and civic address of the affected property d. A brief description of the proposal including proposed uses, floor areas and building heights in metric units, number of dwelling units, number of parking stalls e. For a Development Variance Permit Application also list all requested variances (eg. reduction in building setbacks) f. The text indicating the phone number of the Resort Municipality contact department for more details
4. Notification signs must be placed in a conspicuous location, be clearly legible from adjoining streets, and not be obstructed by vegetation or structures on the land.
5. The applicant must keep the notification sign posted and in good repair until the application has been approved or refused by the Council or its delegate.
6. Failure to comply with these requirements will delay the processing of the application.
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SIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT / DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT / REZONING APPLICATIONS
1. SAMPLE SIGN
4’-0” (1220 mm)
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/DEVELOPMENT BLOCK CAPITALS VARIANCE PERMIT/REZONING (select type of application and insert APPLICATION NO. ______application no.)
1234 Lake Louise Way Street Address Lot 1, Block A, D.L. 1234, Plan 5678 Legal Description
The A.B.C. Development Corporation Applicant’s Name
Has applied for permission to (develop or rezone) this site for a Type of application ____ storey building containing: Number of storeys
_____ Hotel rooms Example description of ____ sq. metres ______sq feet _____ retail shops proposed development _____Parking stalls ____ sq. metres ______sq. feet _____ gross floor area If a Development Variance Permit The following variances are requested: application list all - list all applicable (eg. reduction in building setbacks) requested variances
For further information contact:
BLOCK CAPITALS RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER Planning Department 604-935-8170 Minimum 4” (100 mm) OR Toll Free: 1-866-932-5535 white border around
4’-0” (1220 mm) 4’-0” outside edge of the sign
Minimum 4’-0” (1220 mm) above grade
2. SPECIFICATIONS a) Black Arial lettering on white background; b) ¾“(20 mm) plywood / 4” x 4” posts (138 x 139 mm); c) Posts to be driven into ground and braced; d) Rigid free-standing frame is acceptable for winter installation; e) A smaller size sign may be permitted in primary and secondary commercial areas.
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SITE SERVICING DRAWING REQUIREMENTS
General All site servicing drawings must be prepared on Standard A-1 format sheets and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of British Columbia – six (6) sets. North arrow and scale. (Scale to be 1:250 metric or approved alternate.) All drawings must clearly distinguish between what “exists” and what is “proposed”. Survey benchmark and datum information. (All drawings to be referenced to NAD 83.) Outline of all buildings on site complete with lowest floor elevations. Full legal description of the subject property and all adjacent properties. Property lines of the subject property. Tree preservation zones. All existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way indicating legal plan numbers.
Drainage Location, size and invert elevation of Municipal storm sewer service with offset to property line. Sizes and invert elevations of all existing and proposed storm sewer mains and culverts. Pipe invert elevation and rim elevation of all proposed catch basins, lawn basins and manholes. Spot elevations on and adjacent to site to indicate grading. Existing and proposed swales and ditches on site and on adjacent sites to a designated ditch or storm sewer.
Roads Edge of pavement of existing and proposed roads and parking areas and including: curbs, parking stalls and road names. Typical road cross-section. Centre line profile for roads and lanes as required.
Waterworks Location, size and invert of Municipal water service with offset to property line. Existing and proposed water mains, service connections, hydrants and valves on site. Existing hydrants and water mains on adjacent parcels.
Sanitary Sewer Location, size and invert of Municipal sanitary sewer service with offset to property line. Sewer mains and manholes complete with diameters and invert elevations at manholes.
Hydro / Telephone / Cable TV All buried and above grade vaults, kiosks, pull boxes, etc. Location of hydro/telephone/cable TV service to the parcel and building with offset to property line. Existing and proposed poles.
Gas Location of existing and proposed gas lines and valves.
Flood Protection Flood Construction Level (FCL), where applicable. The centre line and invert elevations of water feature and designated flood routing, where applicable.
GROSS FLOOR AREA CERTIFICATION *
Resort Municipality of Whistler 4325 Blackcomb Way Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Attn: Planning Department
Dear Sirs:
I have read and understand the following definitions from Zoning and Parking Bylaw 303, 1983 as amended:
“Gross Floor Area” means the total area of all floors in all buildings on a parcel, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls of the building, including stairwells, basements and cellars but excluding areas specified in subsection 25 of Section 5.
“Crawl Space” means any floor area having less than 1.5 metres of clearance between the underside of a roof or floor system above and a ground floor slab or ground surface below.
“Void Space” means any floor area having less than 1.5 metres of clearance between the underside of a ceiling, roof or floor system above and the upper surface of a floor system below.
Attached is a schedule of the gross floor area calculation showing areas by occupancy, suite, floor level and building.
I certify that the gross floor area calculation for this project has been calculated as per the above definition.
Yours truly,
Registered Architect or SEAL Professional Engineer
* NOTE: This letter should be typed on the registered architect’s or professional engineer’s letterhead and submitted with the development permit application form.